Church Militant: A Right-Wing Media Empire in the Making

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Published 2017-05-12

Since being established nine years ago, ChurchMilitant.com (then St. Michaels Media) has grown from a tiny media outfit on the fringes of the Catholic world to a 35-person powerhouse reaching an estimated 1.5 million viewers a month. Michael Voris, the founder of Church Militant, is fighting what he sees as the “tyranny” of a liberal America. But, Voris—charismatic, pious, untiring—is grappling with his own complicated past.

Author: Daniel Lombroso

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All Comments (21)

@TheAtlantic 3 years ago

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@thirstypilgrim97 6 years ago

This was meant to be a hit piece but judging by the comments, it didn't have it's intended effect.
@chrisr8916 6 years ago

We’re neither right or left. We Are Catholic!
@hismajestysmen 7 years ago

Michael Voris and Church Militant were a big factor in my conversion to the Catholic Church in 2016.
@doylebateman8497 7 years ago

Church Militant is a breath of fresh air for Catholics that are being fed mush at so many parishes
@MauritianStruggle 6 years ago

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
@JohnSmith-yr4mw 6 years ago

God Bless Michael Voris a real man unafraid to stand against this corrupt culture
@itsjustme9179 5 years ago

Convert here. Church militant helps a lot.
@edsaintlouis9686 6 years ago

Church Militant is one of the best channels in Youtube. It's about time there is such a channel that speaks the truth without the BS political correctness.
@eyeballin2901 5 years ago

It's clear that they are trying to portray Michael and his colleagues as nutjobs but Michael actually comes across as very human and likeable in this. And that's from someone who has previously not been a fan. Good work, Atlantic.
@brendaolguin3039 6 years ago

The most honest Catholic group I've ever seen. I love it. I learn so much from these shows without having to drive 30+ miles for a class.
@foxx441 6 years ago

Church Militant is the gold standard in Catholic media. I love their no-nonsense, full-strength analysis of the real issues of the day. More power to them- I hope they grow a hundred-fold.
@benyameenyitzhak1036 4 years ago

When this is meant to be a hit-piece but turns out the Atlantic and it actually garners more support for Church Militant instead. Deliciously ironic.
@derekr1013 6 years ago

I think it's precious how they play the stupid music to make them seem like they're crazy. The mainstream media is ABSOLUTELY TERRIFIED of a resurgence of REAL Catholicism.
@kimthames2531 5 years ago

Why is he successful? Graced, courageous, and not politically correct.
@yankeesuperstar 7 years ago

Church Militant, thank you for speaking the truth. so funny how they show simon with the ashes, they're probably thinking he's crazy lol
@voltfields3900 6 years ago

No wonder why those who see a video of one of their shows can't stop watching for more. They are actually praying to God to protect those who follow their channel from errors and danger. This is real concern and love towards others. Since they pray for people, I will pray for them as well.
@bigman7856 6 years ago

God bless the Church Militant and God bless his Church Militant(Ecclesia militans)! It’s a provocative name, but it simply says that the Church is active in its mission against sin.
@numbernine8571 5 years ago

I support anything the Atlantic opposes. I am a big fan of Michael Voris and all of the Church Militant staff.
@rexglan237 6 years ago

With the exception of the sinister music playing in the background, this is a refreshing expose on Satan's lust for souls opposed by the Church Militant. God bless you Michael Voris along with all of Christ's warriors at ChurchMilitant.com battling for the salvation of souls.